Spirit AeroSystems reaches agreement with Boeing regarding 787 claims

Spirit AeroSystems announced it reached an agreement with Boeing regarding "certain claims associated with" the development and production of the 787-8. Neither company disclosed the precise nature of the claims, though they are believed to be related to the 787 program's continuing delays. Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds the 787's composite forward fuselage, engine pylons and wing leading edge components. Under terms of the agreement, the parties will complete formal amendments to their work agreement in the first half of 2011.

Spirit AeroSystems announced it reached an agreement with Boeing regarding "certain claims associated with" the development and production of the 787-8. Neither company disclosed the precise nature of the claims, though they are believed to be related to the 787 program's continuing delays. Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds the 787's composite forward fuselage, engine pylons and wing leading edge components. Under terms of the agreement, the parties will complete ...

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